The Somerset will face off against Essex in South Group of the T20 Blast 2025, set to take place at the The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, on TUESDAY, 8 JULY 2025. With both teams aiming to build momentum in the tournament, fans can expect an exciting encounter. In this blog, find out today match prediction Dream11 for SOM vs ESS, South Group Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report for T20 Blast 2025
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | SOM vs ESS South Group, T20 Blast 2025 |
| Date | TUESDAY, 8 JULY 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton |
| Live Streaming | Fan Code |
Weather Report
| Temperature- 21°C |
| Humidity- 53% |
| Wind Speed- 18 km/h |
| Chance of Rain- N/A |
Pitch Report:
The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton is known for its hard and bouncy surface, offering a balanced contest between bat and ball. While the pitch is often described as batting-friendly, especially in white-ball formats, it also provides consistent bounce and pace that fast bowlers can exploit—particularly early in the innings. In T20 domestic matches, the average first-innings score is around 176, with totals above 190 recorded in 25 out of 77 games, highlighting its high-scoring potential. However, bowlers who hit the deck hard or vary their pace have also found success, especially under lights
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 00 |
| SOM Won | 00 |
| ESS Won | 00 |
| No result/ TIE | 00 |
Probable Playing XIs
SOM (Playing XI):
Tom Banton, Will Smeed, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Sean Dickson, Tom Lammonby, Ben Green, Craig Overton, Lewis Goldsworthy, Matt Henry, Riley Meredith
ESS (Playing XI):
Michael Pepper, Robin Das, Jordan Cox, Paul Walter, Luc Benkenstein, Matt Critchley, Charlie Allison, Simon Harmer, Noah Thain, Sam Cook, Mohammad Amir
Top Dream11 Picks
Wicket Keeper:
- Michael Pepper
Top Batters:
- Will Smeed
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Top All-Rounders:
- Luc Benkenstein
- Paul Walter
- Ben Green
- Matt Critchley
Top Bowlers:
- Riley Meredith
- Simon Harmer
- Matt Henry
- Mohammad Amir
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s SOM vs ESS Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Batters: Will Smeed/Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Captain: Riley Meredith
- Vice-Captain: Paul Walter
Injury Updates
No major injury concerns reported from either camp.South Groupconfirmation during toss.
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.